If the goal of your exercise regimen is better overall health (and, let’s be honest, some calorie burn and a bit more muscle, too), strength training should be in regular rotation. And while you don’t ...

The Smith machine is probably the most polarizing piece of gym equipment. Every cheap commercial gym has one, and it’s many folks’ introduction to squats and other barbell lifts. But it’s not a ...

EVERY AVID WEIGHTLIFTER understands the pains of constantly calculating weight totals. Just crushed an extra-heavy deadlift? Time to pull up the calculator app to see if adding all those plates broke ...

The pendulum squat is the squat variation you might never have known you needed, but it could be a game-changer for your lower back and knees, and it’s certainly worth a try if you want to grow your ...

Landmine exercises are a form of weight training that can elevate your fitness level in many ways. These versatile exercises help build strength and increase muscle mass. Landmine training also ...

Which barbell collars are best? Barbell collars slip over the ends of your barbell to keep the weight plates from accidentally sliding off. They can help you do strength training exercises, which help ...

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There aren’t many times I would choose a resistance band over a barbell — or any free weights, for that matter — but there are three occasions that I would, and I’m going to reveal them below. As a ...

Which barbell collars are best? Barbell collars slip over the ends of your barbell to keep the weight plates from accidentally sliding off. They can help you do strength training exercises, which help ...